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Engineering Technician 4

West Columbia, SC 29170

Employment Type: Contract to Perm Job Category: Technician Job Number: 45987139 Compensation: $26-32.40 / hour

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Shift: 1st Shift
Location: West Columbia, SC (near airport)
Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager / Operations Manager
Department: Manufacturing / Operations
Pay: $25-$32.40/hour (Depending on experience level)

Position Summary:
We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support the day-to-day operations of our mechanical assembly lines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for an assembly or quality lead looking to grow into a technician position, or for an early-career engineering graduate who thrives on the shop floor. You’ll play a critical role in maintaining product quality and driving efficiency improvements for the production of electrical equipment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support and oversee daily assembly line operations to ensure smooth workflow, high quality, and on-time delivery.
  • Troubleshoot assembly issues and work with cross-functional teams to resolve problems quickly.
  • Monitor and improve assembly processes for efficiency, ergonomics, and consistency.
  • Train and support operators and team leads on standard work and best practices.
  • Assist with documenting and updating work instructions, assembly procedures, and quality checklists.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities using lean manufacturing principles.
  • Collect and analyze production and quality data to identify trends and corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to support product launches, line changes, and tooling updates.
  • Use basic CAD tools to review or suggest updates to assembly layouts and fixtures (CAD proficiency a plus, not required).

Qualifications:
Education:
  • Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or related field preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) welcome, especially early-career candidates open to 100% shop floor work.

Experience:
  • Prior experience in mechanical assembly, quality assurance, or production leadership strongly preferred.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment with hands-on problem-solving responsibilities.

Skills & Attributes:
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
  • Effective communicator and team player.
  • Comfortable working on the shop floor
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles a plus.
  • Basic CAD experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) is a plus but not required.

Meet Your Recruiter

Max Francis
Technical Recruiter

Max Francis is a seasoned Engineering Recruiter specializing in the Automation Division at Sterling. With five years of invaluable experience in recruitment, Max is on a mission to help individuals find their perfect career move—one that aligns with their professional goals and supports their families.

As an Engineering Recruiter, Max excels in the Automation Division, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to connect candidates with opportunities tailor-made for their unique skill sets and aspirations. He understands that finding the right career move is a pivotal moment in people's lives, and he thrives on being a part of that journey.

What Max finds most exciting and rewarding about his work is the opportunity to guide individuals to their ideal career fit. He recognizes that this transition is an exhilarating time for most people, and he derives immense satisfaction from helping them navigate the path toward their next professional adventure.

Max's advice to job seekers is grounded in the value of connections. He believes that having a well-connected recruiter within the industry you aspire to be in can open doors to companies and positions that may not be readily available on job boards. In today's competitive job market, he encourages candidates to connect with a recruiter early in their job search journey. While he advocates for candidates to continue their independent job searches, he emphasizes the benefit of having an additional set of experienced eyes on the market.

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